Check out the open-plan living area in this amazing DIY container home

Thalita Alves

Contributing Writer

Yamil Matilla / Taringa

In 2013, Yamil Matilla and his fiancee put all their DIY and technical knowledge to the test by building their own container living space from scratch.

The couple, who reside in San Juan, Argentina, spent a year laboring over every single detail of their dream abode. It was no easy feat, and they were learning new things as they went - but, in the end, their remarkable journey was worth it. So much so, that a single blog post about their project has gained a fair amount of traction among the Latin American tiny living community.

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For those of us who don't speak Spanish, though, there are always pictures to come back to. On that note, it's time to begin our tour: ​

If you think that a single container couldn't possibly accommodate all your living essentials, this bathroom is bound to prove you wrong. Just look at it: we have a bath, a bidet, a toilet and a shower fitted in a very orderly fashion.